Advisory Board: Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee-Decision-Making Subcommittee
Subject: 4. RECEIVE update regarding the Public Works follow up report to the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) at their June 23, 2025 meeting.
Presenter: Wade Finlinson
Contact: 925.655.3214
Information:
The bylaws of the Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee (IPMAC) list several purposes of the Committee. Those include:
• Making policy recommendations upon assessment of current pest issues and evaluation of possible IPM solutions.
• Providing a forum for communication and information exchange among members in an effort to identify, encourage, and stimulate the use of best or promising pest management practices.
• Promoting transparency in pest management decision-making by County Departments.
Referral History and Update:
In 2024, the IPM Decision-Making Subcommittee reviewed decision documents regarding vegetation management on roadsides and Flood Control properties. In July 2024, the full IPM Advisory Committee approved an addendum to those documents that was developed by this Subcommittee. Committee members presented the addendum and its recommendations to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) of the Board of Supervisors on December 9, 2024.
During the December 2024 meeting, TWIC requested that Public Works return in 6 months to provide a brief update on hiring challenges highlighted in the addendum. Public Works gave an update at the June 23, 2025 TWIC meeting. The staff report from that meeting is attached. Subcommittee members requested that this update be placed on the Subcommittee agenda for further discussion, if necessary.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Staff recommends reviewing the attached report and offering feedback, if applicable.